Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 59 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel delivery (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On may 4, 2019, at around 2:15 pm I was drving around 15 miles/hr for 1 mile & I stopped around 230th avenue sw & highway 99 in seattle. I stopped because I heard some engine noises. I opened the hood and soon after saw flames under the engine. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 kia Rio. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, fuel would spew back out from the filler neck. In addition, the contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was constantly present within the vehicle after refueling. Read details...
Ref 2001 kia Rio. Perpetual intermittent failure of fuel pump to operate. Fuel pump replaced, relay replaced, and ecm replaced. Pump won't turn on at start up and periodically, the pump stops operating after it does come on while driving. No warning. Read details...
After fillup the gas tank car shake and die when runing on the highway. This is the 2nd car doing the same thing. Read details...
The fuel hose vent line leaked fuel into back seat of vehicle while fueling, taken to dealer only to be told that kia said it was impossible and I spilt gas on the seat. Read details...